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How to watch Rice

every RICE game in 2026 — channels, services, packages
Season outlook
2026
The 2026 schedule is set — exact channels come 6–12 days before each kickoff. But the TV deals are signed, so you can buy the right service today.

Where the games will live

12 games, mapped by media rights
10ESPNvs Houston Christian · vs Western Michigan · vs UTSA
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+
1NBC/Peacockat Notre Dame
NBC + occasional Peacock exclusive
1CBS-ledverify before seasonat Fresno State
CBS / CBSSN / The CW Network + occasional Paramount+ exclusive — The rebuilt league's CBS-anchored deal starts in 2026; additional partners may still be announced.

What covers the season

guaranteed games (worst case) — possible (best case)
Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
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YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
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Fubo
$84.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
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DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
2–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo)
occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
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Sling Orange + Blue
$75.99/mo as needed
1–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo)
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led
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Peacock
$10.99/mo
1–2/12
can't cover: ESPN; CBS-led
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ESPN+
$11.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: ESPN; NBC/Peacock; CBS-led
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ESPN (Unlimited)
$29.99/mo
0–11/12
can't cover: ESPN; NBC/Peacock; CBS-led
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Paramount+
$12.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: ESPN; NBC/Peacock; CBS-led
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HBO Max
$16.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: ESPN; NBC/Peacock; CBS-led
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Fox One
$19.99/mo
0–1/12
can't cover: ESPN; NBC/Peacock; CBS-led
Get Fox One →

Three ways to buy

depending on what kind of fan you are
One service, no thinking
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV guarantees every TV game; occasional Peacock/Paramount+ exclusives not included.
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Every snap, no gaps
Hulu + Live TV + Peacock + Paramount+ · $106.97/mo
Covers every game wherever it lands — streamer exclusives included.
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My scheduleRice week-by-week

Channel projections come from each conference's announced media-rights deals (verified June 2026); exact assignments are typically announced 6–12 days before kickoff and this page sharpens automatically as they land.

Service lineups, packages, and prices verified as of June 2026; they change — confirm with the provider before subscribing. Local broadcast availability varies by market.

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